Who orders this
- Buyers with a financing condition about to expire
- Brokers whose lender asked for an appraisal late in the file
- Lawyers and notaries facing a firm closing date
- Lenders funding a time-sensitive private or bridge loan
What rush handling means here
Rush handling asks the appraiser to prioritize your file: an earlier inspection slot and a faster report once the visit is done. It is a request for priority, not a guaranteed delivery time, because it depends on the appraiser’s schedule, access to the property and the complexity of the home. If a rush is not realistic for a particular property, we tell you plainly before you pay for it.
Same day home appraisal requests: giving yourself the best chance
Same day reports are rarely possible, and a promise of one for every property deserves a second look. What you can do is remove delays on your side. The biggest slowdowns usually come from access and missing information, not from the writing itself, so a few minutes of preparation often saves more time than the rush fee buys.
- Order as soon as the lender asks, not after the weekend
- Give a working phone number for whoever will open the door
- Confirm the lender’s name and any required designation up front
- Have the purchase agreement, listing or renovation list ready
- Pay, or send the borrower’s payment link, right away
Frequently asked questions
Can I get a same day home appraisal across Canada?
Same day completion is uncommon and never guaranteed. Rush handling can shorten the timeline when an appraiser has an opening and the property is straightforward. Flag the order as rush and we will tell you what is realistic for your address before you commit.
How much does a rush appraisal cost?
Rush handling adds a fee on top of the standard price because the appraiser rearranges their schedule. With AppraisalDesk the rush fee is included in the total you see before ordering, so there is no surprise charge on the invoice.
What slows an appraisal down the most?
Most delays come from getting into the property: wrong phone numbers, tenants who need notice, or vacant homes without lockbox codes. Missing lender details and unpaid fees come next. Sorting those out at the start often saves more time than the rush itself.
Will a rush appraisal be less thorough?
It should not be. Rush changes the order in which the appraiser works, not the standard the report must meet. The same inspection, comparable research and professional standards apply to a rushed file as to any other.
What if my financing condition expires before the report is ready?
Talk with your realtor and lawyer early about an extension; it is common and usually easier to arrange before the deadline than after. Your tracking page shows exactly where the appraisal stands, which helps support the request.